Obituary of Randy D. Bennett

Randy D. Bennett, 62, of Francesville, IN went home to be with his family in Heaven on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.  He passed away following an eight month battle with cancer.  Randy was born on June 9, 1960 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Richard and Shirley [Simpkins] Bennett.  He moved to Indiana as a child and attended Hebron Elementary School.  Randy graduated from Kankakee Valley High School.  On February 14, 1995, he married Linda S. [Clark] Owens in Winamac, IN.  She survives.

Over the years, Randy had been employed at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Valparaiso, IN, Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, IN, Wabash National in Lafayette, IN, and Vulcan Stone Quarry in Francesville.  He retired from Lehigh Hanson Materials in Francesville.  Randy was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local #150 in Countryside, IL.

He served on the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department for many years.

Randy enjoyed woodworking and fishing as well as painting and drawing.  He was an avid fan of Notre Dame Football and Purdue Basketball.  Most of all, Randy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.  He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by:

Linda S. [Clark] Bennett, Francesville, IN Wife

Timothy (Jodie) Bennett, Wheatfield, IN Son

Sean (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, IN Son

Brice Schultz, Grandson

Cameron (Brittany) Owens, Grandson

Emily Bennett, Granddaughter

Wendy Bennett, Granddaughter

Isabelle Harris, Granddaughter

Randall Pierce, Brother-in-law

Barbara [Clark] Kapraun, Sister-in-law

Pat (Jeff) [Clark] Barngrover, Sister-in-law

Many Nieces and Nephews as well as Great Nieces and Nephews

Naomi [Bennett] Mann, Aunt

Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by:

Richard and Shirley [Simpkins] Bennett, Parents

Chastity Nicole “Chas” Bennett, Daughter

Christopher Owens, Son

Marie Annette [Bennett] Pierce, Sister

Dawn Marie Bennett, Infant Sister

Clarence Kapraun, Brother-in-law

Joseph T. Clark, Brother-in-law

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN. 

Entombment will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.

In lieu of flowers, food, and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Burn Camp or Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department. 

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.